Revolving-rack show-case.



L. W. WELCH. REVOLVING RACK SHOW CASE.

APPLICATION FILED JUNBG, 1913.

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REVOLVING RACK SHOW CASE.

APLIOATION IILBD JUNES, 1913.

Patented July 21, 1914.

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Patented July 21, 191i.

Application inea June' e, 1913. seriai No. 772,069.

T0 all whom it may concern:

Be it known that'I, LYMAN citizen of Grand Rapids, Michigan, have invented certain new and useful Improvements in Re'- volving-Rack Show-Cases, of which the following is a specification.

This invention relates to improvements in cases.

The invention relates particularlyV to a revolving rack for' a show case for hats or other small articles.

The objects of the invention areA to provide a simple, efficient and compact structure for displaying hats.

The specific object of the invention is to provide an improved revolu'b'le rack vfor show cases of the type illustrated in my patent of April 16, 1912, No. 1,023,186.

bjects `pertainingv to details@ will delinite y appear from the detailed description.

I accomplish the objects of my invention by the devices and means described in the following specification. The invention is clearly defined and pointed out in the claims.

A structure constituting a preferred embodiment of my invention is fully illustrated in the accompanying drawing, forming a part of this specication, in which:

Figure I is a detail sectional elevation of my improved show case, taken on a line corresponding to line 1 1 of Fig. II, the rack being` in full lines. Fig. II is a sectional plan view taken on a line corresponding' to line 2-2 of I, the rack being in full lines with a part broken away. Fig. III is a detail sectional elevation view taken on a line corresponding' to line 3`3 of Fig. I. F ig` IV is an enlargeddetail view o'f one of the channel frame bars, showing the method of attaching the hat supports. F ig.V V is an enlarged detail transverse sectional view, taken on a line corresponding to line 5-5 of Figs. II and IV, showing details of construction of the pivotal parts and of the hinging of the said hat sup-ports. Fig. VI is a detail sectional view taken on a line corresponding to line 6-6 of Fig. IV, showing details of the pivotal arm support construction. Fig. VII is a detail sectional view taken on line 7*7 of Figs. I and VIII, showing' details of connection of the horizontal bars with the vertical columns. Fig. VIII is a detail sectional view on line 8-8 of F igs. I and VII, showing the similar details. Fig. IX is a detail perspective view the end construction and also the the United States, residing at of one end of the horizontal bar 12, showing hat supporting loops.

In the drawing, taken looking in arrows at the ends of the section lines, and similar numerals of reference refer to similar parts ythroughout the several views.

Considering the numbered parts of the drawing, ,the easel is oblong` in form, having fronty doors 2, 2 adapted to slide in ways 3, 3 at each, side in the floor 4. The floor 4- is supported on side `joists orA beams 5, 5, and central joists l(i, 6 forming a cliannel 7A extending from, front to rear of the case. v'In tliisuchannel the carriage 8 reciprocates'j'carrying the vertical shaft or hub 9 on which the base cross bar 10 is journaled tonrevolve. These parts are the same as thoseappearing Vin my former patent referr'edto. There is further provided oblique guards 10, 10 at each side, to prevent Contact of the revolving rack with the case while it is being manipulated and revolved and moved out and into the case. The base bar 10 is provided with a pair of vertical columns 11, 11, one at each end, also, as in my former structure referred to.

My improved hat rack is made up of a series of suitably spaced parallel bars 12, channel in form, with side flanges 12 and 13, one above another, disposed with the flanges 12 projecting downward, suitably perforated at 1S, the flanges 12 contacting with the sides of the columns to clamp and embrace these upright'columns 11. These channel bars 12 are properly spaced and held adjustable in place by transverse bolts 19 in proximity to the columns 11 and provided with screw nuts 20 to clamp the flanges against the outer Surface of the columns 11.

In the tops of the channel frame bars are disposed suitable pivoted hat supports 14, made of a doubled rod somewhat like a hairpin in form, with the inner ends 16 offset downwardly and projecting into apertures 17 in the tops of the said channel bars especially adapted to receive the same. Upwardly offset portions 15, 15 are disposed to receive and retain the hats effectively in place when disposed thereon.

From this description, it will be seen that my improved structure is very simple and effective. Vhile channel bars are made use of, they are disposed in such a way as to allthet Sectional. views are the direction of the little give a massive effect without causing undue weight of the parts, lightness being very de sirable in a structure which is intended to handle so light a burden as hats. The channel shape of the bars provides a very rigid construction which is of such shape that it can be very readily perforated and effectively hold the hat supports. The ends I3 of cach bar beino folded down, see Fig. IX, give a very finished appearance.

Several modifications have been shown and others can readily be devised. I desire to claim the structure broadly and also specifically, as pointed out in the appended claims.

Having thus described my invention, what I claim as new and desire to secure by Letters Patent is:

l. In a revolving rack show case for hats, the combination of a carriage and a base bar pivotally supported on said carriage, vertical columns at each end of said base bar, a rack consisting of a series of spaced channel bars perforated and disposed on said columns with their flanges downward, said columns passing through said perforations, clamping bolts extending through said flanges on both sides of said columns adjacent thereto, and doubled rod supports with portions upwardly offset to receive and retain the hats, the inner ends of the rods being downwardly offset and disposed in apertures in said bars, as specified.

2. In a revolving show case for hats, the combination of a carriage, a base bar pivotally supported on said carriage, a vertical column on said base bar, a rack consisting of a series of channel bars, said channel bars being provided with suitable openings for the passage of said column and disposer upon said column with their flanges extending downwardly, and clamping` bolts c5:- tending through said anges adjacent to the column whereby said flanges may be drawn together to clamp the channel bars upon said column, all coacting substantially as described for the purpose specified.

In witness whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal in the presence of two witnesses.

LYMAN W. WELCH. [nsf] Vitnesses:

M. B. TrN'rnniirAN, CHAs. R. ZWALD.

Copies of this patent may be obtained for ve cents each, by addressing the Commissioner or Patents, Washington, D. 0. 

